| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $155.36 | 4.806% | $162.8266 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.94 | 8.248% | $241.3281 | $241.33 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.77 | 11.773% | $39.9812 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.54 | 5.441% | $45.909 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.37 | 5.856% | $30.0313 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.94 | 10.103% | $254.2719 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.75 | 3.545% | $38.0528 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.67 | $812.4009 | $812.40 | $812.45 | $812.40 | |